Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News


'Winter's Bone' leads Spirit Awards with 7 noms (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 09:54 AM PST

In this film publicity image released by Lionsgate, Jennifer Lawrence is shown in a scene from 'Winter's Bone.' (AP Photo/Lionsgate)AP - The rural crime thriller "Winter's Bone" earned a leading seven nominations Tuesday for the Spirit Awards honoring independent film, including best picture and acting honors for Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes and Dale Dickey.


Cops: Uma Thurman stalker in Md. called her office (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 03:02 PM PST

AP - Officials say a man convicted of stalking Uma Thurman has been arrested in Maryland on charges that he called her office despite a New York court order to leave her alone.

Craig Ferguson welcomes French copycat to his show (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:16 AM PST

In this Nov. 29, 2010 photo provided by CBS, Craig Ferguson, fourth from right, stands next to Jacques Essebag, the host of 'Ce Soir Avec Arthur', fifth from right, on the set of the 'Late Late Show' in Los Angeles. Ferguson uncorked an on-air rant last week after finding out that portions of his show were being hijacked and copied by the French TV host. But then on Monday, Ferguson buried the hatchet and introduced America to the boyish cutup known in France simply as Arthur, as he made a surprise guest appearance. (AP Photo/CBS, Sonja Flemming) MANDATORY CREDIT; NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE; NORTH AMERICA USE ONLYAP - Craig Ferguson uncorked an on-air rant last week after finding out that portions of his "Late Late Show" were being hijacked and copied by a French TV host.


Cops: Uma Thurman stalker in Md. called her office (omg!)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 02:42 PM PST

omg! - AP - A former psychiatric patient who was convicted in 2008 of stalking Uma Thurman tried to call her again, defying a court order to leave her alone after years of unwanted and weird advances, officials said Tuesday.

What's in a Name? Stella McCartney's Daughter, Reiley (omg!)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 02:21 PM PST

omg! - Experts Pamela Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz explain the newborn's moniker

Top Chef's Zac Young Shares His Perfect Holiday Dessert (omg!)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 02:12 PM PST

omg! - The Just Desserts finalist tells Us how to make a tasty, spiked fruitcake

ShowBiz Minute: Madonna, Oscars, Depp (omg!)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 02:09 PM PST

omg! - Madonna opens a gym in Mexico City; James Franco and Anne Hathaway are picked as co-hosts for the Oscars; Johnny Depp says Disney hated his Captain Sparrow. (Nov. 30)

Karina Smirnoff On How She Knew Fiance Brad Penny Was 'The One' (omg!)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 02:06 PM PST

omg! -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Karina Smirnoff is planning to keep her last name when she and fianc Brad Penny finally tie the knot - and she's got a good reason to do so.

Billie Joe Armstrong to join 'Idiot' for 50 shows (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:55 AM PST

FILE - In this June 13, 2010 photo, Billie Joe Armstrong of the rock band Green Day appears onstage at the 61st Annual Tony Awards in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)AP - Billie Joe Armstrong apparently liked his Broadway debut in "American Idiot" — he's signed on to return for 50 performances.


CBS News overhauls its morning show (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 01:44 PM PST

FILE - In this May 13, 2008 file photo, Harry Smith, anchor of the'The Early Show' on CBS television introduces the announcement of the nominees for the American Theatre Wing's 2008 Tony Awards for Broadway shows. CBS News is completely overhauling 'The Early Show' broadcast team. Co-anchors Smith and Maggie Rodriguez are out, along with weather forecaster Dave Price. The news of the shuffle came Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, from a person with knowledge of the discussions who spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak on personnel issues. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)AP - CBS News abruptly gave "The Early Show" a complete makeover in an attempt to freshen the show, replacing co-hosts Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez with its current Saturday anchor team of Chris Wragge and Erica Hill.


`Runway' designer does T-shirts for World AIDS Day (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 10:34 AM PST

This product image courtesy of Piperlime shows a limited edition T-shirt designed by Mondo Guerra to benefit amFAR. Mondo designed two limited-edition T-shirts to launch Wednesday, to coincide with World AIDS Day. For each shirt sold, $20 will be donated to amFAR, an organization that focuses on AIDS research.  (AP Photo/Piperlime) NO SALESAP - There's a reason Mondo Guerra shared his story about being HIV positive on the reality show "Project Runway." It's just at the time, he wasn't quite sure what it was.


`Jackass 3.5' to be released in Web installments (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 01:40 PM PST

In this publicity image released by Paramount Pictures, Johnny Knoxville is shown in a scene from 'Jackass 3D.' Producers Paramount Pictures and MTV Films announced Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, that 'Jackass 3.5' will be released in weekly online installments, with a subsequent feature-length film released digitally in March.  (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Sean Cliver)AP - Johnny Knoxville's crew is again following a box-office release with a digital movie of leftovers called "Jackass 3.5."


Oprah Winfrey to announce new book club selection (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 02:47 PM PST

AP - Oprah Winfrey plans another pick for her popular book club.

Michael Douglas on 'upward curve' from cancer (AFP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 03:20 PM PST

Michael Douglas, pictured in May 2010, is on an AFP - Michael Douglas is on an "upward curve" after cancer treatment, his wife said in remarks published Tuesday, while the veteran star said the experience gave him "a little perspective on mortality."


Bob Dylan lyrics seen fetching big money at auction (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 02:22 PM PST

Reuters - Bob Dylan's hand-written lyrics to the 1960s anthem "The Times They Are A-Changin" will hit the auction block next month and could sell for more than a quarter-million dollars, Sotheby's said on Tuesday.

USOC eyes revival of Olympic TV network (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 02:40 PM PST

Reuters - The U.S. Olympic Committee is seeking to revive plans for a cable television network, and plans to start discussions next year with the International Olympic Committee, a top official said on Tuesday.

Bob Dylan lyrics seen fetching big money at auction (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 02:22 PM PST

Reuters - Bob Dylan's hand-written lyrics to the 1960s anthem "The Times They Are A-Changin" will hit the auction block next month and could sell for more than a quarter-million dollars, Sotheby's said on Tuesday.

Michael Douglas on 'upward curve' from cancer (AFP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 03:20 PM PST

Michael Douglas, pictured in May 2010, is on an AFP - Michael Douglas is on an "upward curve" after cancer treatment, his wife said in remarks published Tuesday, while the veteran star said the experience gave him "a little perspective on mortality."


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